Duane Ignatius Kelly
June 12, 1974 - December 10, 2024.

It is with great sadness that the family of Duane Ignatius Kelly announce his untimely passing at his home in Paradise,NL at the age of 50.
Predeceased by his Grandparents Frank and Eileen Kelly of Gambo and Pierce and Josephine Walbourne of Fogo.His Uncles Ignatius Walbourne and Fred Kelly and his Aunts Sharon Penton and Kate Yeomans.
Leaving to mourn his Partner Jennifer and her daughter Ysabelle who always called Duane Dad.
His Parents Brian and Frances Kelly and his sister Lisa Kelly (Craig).Plus a large circle of Aunts and Uncles of the Kelly and Walbourne Families, cousins and friends, as well as his very good friend from their Offshore days Bert Carberry who was like a second father to Duane.

Though Duane's family roots are in Gambo and Fogo.He was born and grew up in Lourdes and West Bay on the Port au Port Peninsula.After graduation from high school Duane went on to attend the Marine Institute graduating from their program of Nautical Science.Following graduation he went to work in the oil fields offshore on the Grand Banks.His first job was as Ballast Control Operator on the oil rig the Glomar Grand Banks.He eventually went on to being involved in offshore safety with various stints over the next 28 years (North Sea, Indonesia, Singapore, Africa, Dubai in the Middle East) and at the time of his passing on the Hibernia Platform out on the Grand Banks.
Whenever Duane got the opportunity it was spent at his Mom and Dad's place in Gambo, enjoying his rides on his Atv, Snowmobile and trips up Gambo Pond in his boat and of course his Mom's home cooked meals.
Duane's most enduring quality perhaps was his kindness and thoughtfulness which was evident to all his family and friends.
He will be sadly missed and forever loved and remembered by his family.

Visitation Tuesday 5pm - 9pm at Pritchett's Funeral Home

Funeral Mass from Roman Catholic Church  11 am Wednesday